WATCH: Ausmus, Hicks & Fulmer After 15-5 Win
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera had his 1,000th career extra-base hit, J.D. Martinez fell a single short of the cycle, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 15-5 Friday night. Cabrera and Martinez combined for five hits, all for extra bases, and six RBIs in eight at-bats. John Hicks and Mikie Mahtook also homered for Detroit. Michael Fulmer (6-3) allowed a season-high five runs and...
DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera had his 1,000th career extra-base hit, J.D. Martinez fell a single short of the cycle, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 15-5 Friday night. Cabrera and Martinez combined for five hits, all for extra bases, and six RBIs in eight at-bats. John Hicks and Mikie Mahtook also homered for Detroit. Michael Fulmer (6-3) allowed a season-high five runs and...
WATCH: Kerstein takes tour of Little Caesars Arena
FOX 2's Sky Kerstein took a tour of Little Caesars Arena Thursday with the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association courtesy of The District Detroit and the Detroit Red Wings.
FOX 2's Sky Kerstein took a tour of Little Caesars Arena Thursday with the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association courtesy of The District Detroit and the Detroit Red Wings.
Former Pistons GM 'Trader Jack' McCloskey dies at 91
Former Pistons General Manager Jack McCloskey has died at 91.
Former Pistons General Manager Jack McCloskey has died at 91.
Asiata talks signing, Carter talks move to safety; plus OTA update
The Detroit Lions held their second open to the media offseason team activity Wednesday and their fifth one overall.
The Detroit Lions held their second open to the media offseason team activity Wednesday and their fifth one overall.
Tigers beat Royals 6-5 to end road trip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It was a good recipe - walks and extra-base hits - for the Detroit Tigers' offense to break out. J.D. Martinez and Justin Upton hit two-run doubles with two outs in the third inning as the Tigers held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night. Royals starter Ian Kennedy (0-5) walked the bases loaded before giving up the doubles on consecutive pitches.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It was a good recipe - walks and extra-base hits - for the Detroit Tigers' offense to break out. J.D. Martinez and Justin Upton hit two-run doubles with two outs in the third inning as the Tigers held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night. Royals starter Ian Kennedy (0-5) walked the bases loaded before giving up the doubles on consecutive pitches.
Report details Texans WR Mumphery punishment at Michigan St
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Police documents say Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery was expelled from a Michigan State graduate studies program last year for a sexual misconduct violation. The Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday that Mumphery was accused of sexually assaulting a student in March 2015. A campus police report says they agreed to meet in her dorm room, but contains...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Police documents say Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery was expelled from a Michigan State graduate studies program last year for a sexual misconduct violation. The Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday that Mumphery was accused of sexually assaulting a student in March 2015. A campus police report says they agreed to meet in her dorm room, but contains...
Skoglund wins big league debut, beats Verlander, Tigers 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Eric Skoglund pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-hit ball in his major league debut, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday night. Skoglund, a 2014 third-round draft pick out of Central Florida, struck out five and walked one. The left-hander was promoted from Triple-A Omaha when the Royals placed Danny Duffy on the disabled...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Eric Skoglund pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-hit ball in his major league debut, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday night. Skoglund, a 2014 third-round draft pick out of Central Florida, struck out five and walked one. The left-hander was promoted from Triple-A Omaha when the Royals placed Danny Duffy on the disabled...
Michigan State not renewing Blackwell's contract
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is not renewing the contract of football staff employee Curtis Blackwell, who had been suspended with pay. Blackwell's deal expires Wednesday. University spokesman Jason Cody says coach Mark Dantonio decided to go in a different direction.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is not renewing the contract of football staff employee Curtis Blackwell, who had been suspended with pay. Blackwell's deal expires Wednesday. University spokesman Jason Cody says coach Mark Dantonio decided to go in a different direction.
Lions sign running back Matt Asiata to a one-year deal
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata. Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. The agreement doesn't come as a huge surprise. Asiata rushed for 402 yards last season for Minnesota, more than any Detroit player managed. In five NFL seasons, Asiata has rushed...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata. Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. The agreement doesn't come as a huge surprise. Asiata rushed for 402 yards last season for Minnesota, more than any Detroit player managed. In five NFL seasons, Asiata has rushed...
Tigers rally to beat Royals 10-7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Miguel Cabrera and J.D. Martinez each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers came from behind to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-7 on Monday night. The Tigers scored four runs in the eighth, highlighted by Cabrera's two-run single. Cabrera, who reached base four times, walked with the bases loaded in a six-run Detroit fifth inning.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Miguel Cabrera and J.D. Martinez each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers came from behind to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-7 on Monday night. The Tigers scored four runs in the eighth, highlighted by Cabrera's two-run single. Cabrera, who reached base four times, walked with the bases loaded in a six-run Detroit fifth inning.
SportsWorks: Woody Woodriffe, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Tigers struggles during their current road trip.
FOX 2's Woody Woodriffe was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Tigers struggles during their current road trip.
White Sox take three of four from Tigers
CHICAGO (AP) - Miguel Gonzalez took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Sunday. Melky Cabrera and Matt Davidson also connected, helping the White Sox take three of four in the series. David Robertson got two outs for his seventh save. Gonzalez (4-5) allowed three runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings...
CHICAGO (AP) - Miguel Gonzalez took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Sunday. Melky Cabrera and Matt Davidson also connected, helping the White Sox take three of four in the series. David Robertson got two outs for his seventh save. Gonzalez (4-5) allowed three runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings...
Tigers beat White Sox 4-3 for doubleheader split
CHICAGO (AP) - Tyler Danish worked around six walks while pitching five innings in his first major league win, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. Danish allowed three hits and struck out six in his first career start. Chris Beck, Anthony Swarzak, Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson each followed with a scoreless inning, with...
CHICAGO (AP) - Tyler Danish worked around six walks while pitching five innings in his first major league win, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. Danish allowed three hits and struck out six in his first career start. Chris Beck, Anthony Swarzak, Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson each followed with a scoreless inning, with...
Tigers place Kinsler on 10-day disabled list
CHICAGO (AP) - The Detroit Tigers placed Ian Kinsler on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring ahead of their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Outfielder JaCoby Jones was recalled from Triple A Toledo to fill the roster spot. He was scheduled to start the first game of the twin bill in center field.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Detroit Tigers placed Ian Kinsler on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring ahead of their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Outfielder JaCoby Jones was recalled from Triple A Toledo to fill the roster spot. He was scheduled to start the first game of the twin bill in center field.